Snowstorms and Furnaces

Posted March 17, 2016

Winter in Drexel Hill isn’t finished yet. Mother Nature can often be unpredictable. While it could be nice one day, the next day could dump snow on us. When this occurs, you can help avoid the need for unforeseen furnace service by taking a couple precautions.

The exhaust from both conventional furnaces and high-efficiency furnaces is directed outside of your home. However, there is a difference between both of these. High-efficiency furnaces also pull fresh air from the outside into your house, which means it’s significant for air to be able to move freely to ensure correct and safe operation.

Once in a while the intake and exhaust pipes of high efficiency units leave through the side of your house or vertically through the roof. When this happens, you’re susceptible to having heavy snowfall bury them, which will hinder the free flow of air your high-efficiency furnace needs. (Don’t panic, though. High efficiency furnaces are planned to automatically shut off if these pipes are blocked.) To stop air flow issues during a heavy snowfall, be sure to:

Examine the area often and remove any snow that has fallen into the cleared area.

We know the weather in Drexel Hill can change every day during the last few weeks of winter and that weather may impact the operation of your furnace. If you want us to look at any areas around your home or if you need answers to any questions, call O'Brien Heating & Air Conditioning in Drexel Hill at 610-257-7035. Your family’s safety and comfort are high priorities for us.

O'Brien Heating & Air Conditioning carries long-lasting, reliable HVAC systems, and provides superior service and quality for customers in the Drexel Hill community. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable on all HVAC products, so you can be confident in our results. Our qualified technicians can give you the help you need, whether it be installing a brand-new HVAC system, or servicing or maintaining your existing system. Your home comfort is our main priority! We’re available to help with all of your HVAC issues or questions, so give us a call at 610-257-7035 or schedule an appointment with us online.